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  • #1

    Chalk Paint

    Not chalkboard paint, the kind you can use on furniture and seal with wax instead of priming/sanding.

    I'm getting an old dresser from my mom for the baby's room. It's an Oak Basset that is varnished and I'm not up for sanding that crap down, especially while pregnant.

    A friend of mine made her own chalk paint and I was impressed with the finish on a similar piece of furniture to the dresser. However I've heard the wax can be problematic. Anybody used it? Should I use a regular poly finish instead of the wax?
    Married to a newly minted Pediatric Rad, momma to a sweet girl and a bunch of (mostly) cute boy monsters.



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    Did you consult YHL???


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    Jen
    Wife of a PGY-4 orthopod, momma to 2 DDs, caretaker of a retired race-dog, Hawkeye!


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    • #3
      They don't do a lot of chalk paint. They had a post about the Annie Sloan stuff, but I think they used the wax and it was a small item.
      Married to a newly minted Pediatric Rad, momma to a sweet girl and a bunch of (mostly) cute boy monsters.



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      • #4
        They said they don't really think Chalk Paint is worth the work in their opinion. I have no knowledge or thoughts, I'm just parroting YHL...


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        Mama to C (Jan 2012), D (Nov 2013), and R (April 2016). Consulting and homeschooling are my day jobs.

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        • #5
          I'm going to try it this weekend! I'm making my own with calcium carbonate and going for this look on a dresser for Baby J's room:

          http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79094537179988665/

          Wish me luck!
          Married to a newly minted Pediatric Rad, momma to a sweet girl and a bunch of (mostly) cute boy monsters.



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          • #6
            My cousin just posted several chalk paint furniture projects on Facebook. Do you want me to ask her about her experience?

            Angie


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            Angie
            Gyn-Onc fellowship survivor - 10 years out of the training years; reluctant suburbanite
            Mom to DS (18) and DD (15) (and many many pets)

            "Where are we going - and what am I doing in this handbasket?"

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            • #7
              Sure!
              Married to a newly minted Pediatric Rad, momma to a sweet girl and a bunch of (mostly) cute boy monsters.



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              • #8
                This is what she's posted on FB. I asked her for any tips. Sounds like it's a learning process given the posts from her friends on the image so far.


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                Angie
                Gyn-Onc fellowship survivor - 10 years out of the training years; reluctant suburbanite
                Mom to DS (18) and DD (15) (and many many pets)

                "Where are we going - and what am I doing in this handbasket?"

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                • #9
                  Very pretty
                  Married to a newly minted Pediatric Rad, momma to a sweet girl and a bunch of (mostly) cute boy monsters.



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                  • #10
                    Looking forward to seeing how it turns out. I want to make a fun table for the kids that isn't an eyesore. Post your tips when you're done!

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                    • #11
                      ImageUploadedByTapatalk1390279185.624232.jpg

                      TADA!

                      My next victim:

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                      Married to a newly minted Pediatric Rad, momma to a sweet girl and a bunch of (mostly) cute boy monsters.



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                      • #12
                        Gorgeous!


                        Angie
                        Angie
                        Gyn-Onc fellowship survivor - 10 years out of the training years; reluctant suburbanite
                        Mom to DS (18) and DD (15) (and many many pets)

                        "Where are we going - and what am I doing in this handbasket?"

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                        • #13
                          You did a great job. Looks fantastic!

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                          • #14
                            Love!
                            Veronica
                            Mother of two ballerinas and one wild boy

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                            • #15
                              Beautiful!
                              Laurie
                              My team: DH (anesthesiologist), DS (9), DD (8)

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